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Originally Posted by amykhar

Stepping in here because I noticed the complaint yesterday and we are actively discussing the issue on my own forum. First off, I didn't find the terms offensive and thought the complaint was an oversensitivity. Upon discussion with some very rational people though, I have learned that many people DO find it offensive.

http://www.eaforums.com/forums/sympo...offensive.html

At this point, I'm of the opinion that you don't want your code to insult people or tick them off. If your members are fine with it, leave the words as is. But, because somebody has said they were bothered by the posting of those word choices here, I think the polite thing to do would be to change them here. No harm, no foul. Just good manners.

But that's just my thoughts on the matter.

Amy I love your avatars!

Yes, use of those words in a CERTAIN context would be offensive, but the actual word it self is not profane or derogatory. Everyday in high schools around the world they teach about nazis for history class. My Grandpa (WW2 Vet), would roll in his grave about the censorship of this word.

Nazi(s) is a political term for a once existing political party. Would you censor Republican and Democrat? If it was maybe KKK and not a political term that is so pivotable to world history, then I would agree of its offensiveness.

Ignorance is indeed not bliss.

Btw, ignorance is not offensive either as it pertains to specific situations.

The condition of being uneducated, unaware, or uninformed.